"I knew Carolyn as a classmate, always kind and friendly. I send my deepest sympathies to her family. God Bless. Jack Bauswell"
In loving memory of
Carolyn A. Schulz
March 19, 1941 - April 5, 2011
Carolyn Angeline Schulz, 70, of Keokuk, Iowa, died Tuesday evening, April 5, 2011, at River Hills Village in Keokuk, Iowa.
Carolyn was born on March 19, 1941, in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of William E. and Garnet M. Baxter (nee Schaffer). She moved to Keokuk in 1947. She married Roger D. Schulz on July 2, 1961 at the First Christian Church in Keokuk, IA. She worked at Ricker's Bakery as a retail clerk. In addition to being a loving housewife, she was an active member of the Salvation Army, working in the office and the thrift store. Carolyn was a leader with the Sunbeam organization of the Salvation Army. She was self employed and worked in upholstery for 25 years. Carolyn was also an expert carpenter, remodeling her own homes, and assisting friends and relatives in multiple renovations. She had attended the Assembly of God church.
Carolyn is survived by her husband, Roger D. Schulz of Keokuk, Iowa; one son, Dennis D. Schulz and his wife Joan of St. Louis, Missouri; two daughters, Debbie Carlton and her husband Rick of Keokuk, Iowa and
Cindy Sturm and her husband Bob of Argyle, Iowa; six grandchildren: Christopher D. Schulz and his wife Deena, Nathaniel A. Schulz, Timothy T. Carlton, Aaron M. Carlton, Candace M. Meredith, and Bradley W. Meredith; three brothers: Joseph Benedict, Edward Benedict and his wife Shirley, and John Baxter; two sisters: Jackie Winn and her husband Bill and Vesta Todd and her husband John; five step-grandchildren: Heather Temple and her husband John, Sara Kniffen, Ryan Sturm, Tyler Sturm, and Katy Sturm; and four great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, step-mother Alice Baxter, two sisters, Judy Baxter and Lois Holmes and one brother Bill Benedict.
A celebration of her life will be at 10:30am Saturday, April 9, 2011 at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center on Blondeau Street with Rev. Dan Davis officiating.
Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk.
Visitation will be Friday, April 8, 2011 after 3:00pm at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center on Blondeau with family meeting friends from 7:00 to 9:00pm.
Memorials are suggested for the "Make a Wish Foundation" or to the Salvation Army.
Tributes
"Carolyn was a classmate. I am sorry to hear of her passing, and extend my deepest condolences to her family."
"a dear friend i have lost who i will miss so much her smile, talking late at night on phone taking walks with her and working on hobbies together. when ever a task was hard for me i knew i could always count on gram and she was always there to lend a helping hand. life will not be the same without her but, when i'm sad i know she is with all us in our hearts. gramp, dennis, debbie, cindy remember when things get tough you can always look up and gram will always be there to help you thru the days to come. she live a good life and she help so many people in her lives. she was willing to give her heart and always there to help anyone she could. i will always be there when you need a helping hand. may god be with you all. love always connie"
"I was sorry to hear about the loss of "Aunt Cano", she was a great lady, all of my memories of her from when she babysat me when I was little are great ones! Unfortunately I hadn't seen her in several years, but I'm sure she was still a wonderful person!"
"Debbie, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I had heard that Amy's Aunt had passed, but hadn't known that she was your mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!"
"Amy & Jackie, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out for you and your families. You are in my thought and prayers."
"Our condolences to Carolyn's family. She & I were classmates. She was always a nice person to be around. R.I.P. my friend."
"uncle roger dennis cindy debbie so sorry to learn of aunt carolyn's passing even though i'm not able to attend the service please know that my thoughts and prayers are there with you may time heal your sorrow and memories live on in your heart . all my love julie robertson"
"Dear Roger, I was shocked and sorry to read about Carolyn's death. I don't know if you remember me or not, but we visited you about 5 years ago to talk to her about geneology. She was my cousin and she found me by e-mail. Her grandfather was my great uncle Joe. may God comfort you and all your family. Barbara Printy Bragg"
"Cindy, Debbie & Dennis, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was always a good friend to mom and a very nice person. She'll be sadly missed. The video tribute was wonderful. Thinking of you all. Lena Keppel"
"Aunt Carolyn was always the person that wanted to take care of her family.She always did things to make sure my grandpa was ok. She loved her grandkids,and her whole family. I am going to miss her."